[Update] New content for Resident Evil 5 coming next year

Looks like Capcom might just make up for the whole "Versus" fiasco, as the upcoming DLC should appease all you angry gamers.

Coming in 2010, the new Resident Evil 5 content will include two new downloadable episodes, a bunch of new costumes (if that's your thing), and a "MERCENARIES REUNION" mode, with eight new playable characters and weapon loadouts.

Although Western gamers had voted for a DLC release, those who prefer their content on disc can purchase the Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, which will include the original game plus all the new goodies mentioned above. The entire package will go for $49.99 USD on Blu-ray for Playstation 3 or DVD with a DLC token for Xbox 360.

Update: Capcom confirmed several release dates an some details on the new episodic content. The first new episode will be "Lost in Nightmares," which takes us back to the investigation of Ozwell E. Spencer. Players will be filling the shoes of Chris Redfield and his partner, Jill Valentine -- before she was implanted with the mind-control device and started running in a weird posture (bodysuit too tight, maybe). See where it all began, and check Wesker without the cat eyes.

Along with the new chapter, RE5 will be getting new costumes for Chris and Sheva, which you can view in-game or with the cutscene playback feature; we all know how much Capcom loves costume packs. The revamped Mercenaries Mode, "Mercenaries Reunion," seems to be sticking with the timed challenge theme, though players will have new weapons this time around.

With each new DLC, we'll be getting two more playable characters. Those who purchase the entire Gold Edition unlock all eight right off the bat. You'll find release details below, along with Gold Edition pricing; the individual episodes will go for 400 Microsoft Points or $5.00 USD, with costume packs at 160 MS Points or $2.00 each.